Water Stories #5: The support for an online petition calling for the removal of chlorine from Hastings and Havelock North's water continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water Stories #4: Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water Stories #3 Telling the children of Village Kids Havelock North Preschool that there were bugs in their tap-water was the only way to explain Havelock North's water contamination crisis last August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water Stories #3 Telling the children of Village Kids Havelock North Preschool that there were bugs in their tap-water was the only way to explain Havelock North’s water contamination crisis last August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water Stories #4 Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water Stories #2: Age Concern volunteer Brett Feehan handed out clean water and supplies during Havelock North's water contamination crisis in August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

I reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils

Water Stories #1 Havelock North's Scott Kelly says he is still suffering health complications after being hospitalised during the Havelock North water contamination crisis in August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hawke's Bay wineries are a wonderful way to have a glass of wine and enjoy fresh local produce, while taking in the stunning views

With just a week to go the Hawke's Bay Today Christmas Cheer Appeal has been boosted big time with cash, food and gift piles all

A government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its

Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says without a prosecution, councils can focus on finding the cause of the Havelock North water contamination

In amongst the Black Barn Vineyards some of New Zealand's finest musicians celebrated one of the greatest influences on Kiwi music

Havelock North artist David Trubridge is appalled at council for urging residents to conserve water while permitting commercial bottling and export of local water supplies. Made with finding from NZ On Air.

Hastings district mayor Lawrence Yule says people's efforts to conserve water since restrictions were put in place last week is making

The man acquitted of murdering a Kiwi woman is understood to have slipped into the country under a new name last weekend and has already been spotted out and about.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham has slammed council management for keeping councillors in the dark on the Havelock

The inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's drinking water will be postponed until late January 2017, because of a legal

An "idiot" pub patron is said to have caused the Rose and Shamrock's wooden roof to catch fire on Monday night. The Irish and English-themed

The Havelock North Village street carnival on Saturday was "the biggest yet", says Havelock North Business Association marketing manager

Two of the most exciting acts on the New Zealand entertainment scene have been lined up to wow the crowd at this year's big Hawke's

The Village Street Carnival in Havelock North occurring this morning has a legacy of such events in October/November which began over

An audience has gathered at Hastings District Court, where the initial hearing for the Havelock North water contamination inquiry has begun.

Work to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way

A former friend of Gable Tostee's new Kiwi girlfriend is "completely unsurprised" at her new choice of man, saying that she's always pursued celebrity status.

The Havelock North gastro outbreak - and whether the same catastrophe could unfold in other places - is the hot topic at a major water conference underway this week.

Hilton Station Homestead near Havelock North in Hawke's Bay is for sale after 145 years in the same family.

Pacorus, part-owned by Havelock North couple Dave and Jenny Morison, took yet another winning step towards next month's $250,000 Christchurch

Forty-nine Havelock North businesses have applied for assistance from the Hastings District Council following the contamination of

Lawrence Yule talks to Local Focus about his 6th mayoral term and insists this will be the last. Made with funding from NZ on Air.